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Werewolf

Werewolf is a classic hidden-role game where villagers try to identify secret werewolves before being eliminated. Each night, the werewolves strike; each day, the village debates and votes. It’s dramatic, social, and thrives on bluffing, deduction, and suspicion.

Mechanics:

Asymmetry, Bluffing, Deduction, Elimination, Hidden Action, Improvisation, Limited Action, Memory, Observation, Presentation, Role-playing, Special Abilities, Turn-based, Voting,

Dynamics:

Adaptability, Confidence, Conflict Resolution, Credibility, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Integrity, Leadership, Listening, Persuasion, Problem Solving, Reliability, Responsiveness, Risk-taking, Strategy Development,

HOW TO PLAY

Written Instructions:

Play Personalities

Explorer, Competitor, Director, Storyteller,

As a Physical Game

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As a Digital Game

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As an Opener

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As a Core Activity

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As a Closer

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FACILITATION SUPPORT

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Buy / Access

Stellar Factory: https://playwerewolf.co/products/werewolf-a-party-game-for-devious-people

DIY Notes:

Variations

> One Night Ultimate Werewolf (similar game) 

> Werewords (similar game)

Pulse Check

Q - Are people having fun — smiling, laughing, in deep thought? 

Q - Does everyone seem open to keep playing? Are the disengaged able to be more engaged? 

Q - Do you hear productive strategizing about how to improve process or results?

What

Position the reflection around goals and metrics, as well as the skills and roles to succeed: 

Q - What is one thing about you that would help your team members work with you better? 

Q - Did this game give you ideas about how to better advocate for yourself? 

Q - What strengths and talents did you witness, and how could the team better leverage them?

Feel

Position the reflection around sensory and emotional responses to certain options or ideas: 

Q - Were you satisfied with the level of engagement from your team members? 

Q - What made you feel respected and valued during the game? 

Q - When did the game have the most energy? The most tension?

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Learning Preambles

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